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Youth
Fishing Program
of the Marina Del Rey Anglers |
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New Youth Fishing
Page. Read about the June 25th 2011
Youth Fishing Day on the Docks. |
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Happy first time fishing memories
Lots of youth all around Los Angeles have little or no interaction with
the sea. Some rarely come to the beach. We work hard at
getting kids out fishing.
See more here.
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The Halibut Derby Funds the Youth Fishing Program and the Conservation
efforts of the Marina Del Rey Anglers.
Read the Halibut Derby Press Release
regarding the Youth Fishing programs.
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A typical fishing trip looks like
Read about a day on the water
from July 11th 2007 |
The Betty-O and Caption Mike
Driving the boat and caring for the many kids is Mike Rensch the owner and
operator of the Betty-O.
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Caught a Yellowtail
Read about a trip in 1998. |
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1999 outings had 512 kids and one of the trips looked
like this...
Read the Press Release from
1999.
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In 2000 we surpassed our goal and took over 1000 kids out on
the 1/2 day fishing Trips. Thanks to a wildly successful Halibut
Derby and the gift from Mercury Marine. |
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In the summer of 2001 we were able to pay for and
man enough trips to take over 1,200 kids fishing for free! What
Great experiences were had by the mentors (MDRA member volunteers) and the
needy kids who have a really special trip to remember. It
is hard to maintain that level of volunteer time and commitment from the
mentors. It is a lot to coordinate that many youth organizations
to show up and fill the boat. Now we mostly take approx. 900 kids
per summer out on the Betty-O. Typically around 12 to 14 days
worth of trips. Two trips on each of those days. |
We appreciate the support of sponsors like Mercury
Marine and sustaining sponsors who have given to the Halibut Derby each
year. And the support of the thousands of anglers who show up and
participate in the derby every year. Thank you to all.
Lots more to come.
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